A firefighter checks the damage caused by a fire at Rong Kluea market in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province, on the early hours of Sunday. Fifteen shops were destroyed, with no reports of casualties. (Photo supplied by Sawat Khetngam)SA KEAO - Around 15 shops at Fah Prathan market, part of the renowned border Rong Kluea market in Aranyaprathet district, has been hit by a fire. After being informed of the fire by the Aranyaprathet rescue team around 3.10am Sunday, police, together with firefighters, rescue teams and officials from related municipalities, rushed to the scene. More than 10 fire trucks spent over two hours to control the fire, which damaged shops in areas selling second-hand shoes.

Source: Bangkok Post April 16, 2017 04:30 UTC